What's Downtown Santa Monica Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, consider Downtown Santa Monica. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Santa Monica Pier to shop. Other popular sights worth a visit include Santa Monica Beach.
How to Get to Downtown Santa Monica
Flying to:
- Los Angeles Intl. (LAX), 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Downtown Santa Monica
- Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Downtown Santa Monica
- Van Nuys, CA (VNY), 14 mi (22.6 km) from Downtown Santa Monica
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Santa Monica
What to See in Downtown Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Beach
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
- International Chess Park
- Original Muscle Beach
- Santa Monica Visitor Center
Things to Do in Downtown Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Pier
- Ocean Avenue
- Third Street Promenade
- Santa Monica Place
- Pacific Park
Other Popular Downtown Santa Monica Attractions
- Main Street Santa Monica
- Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
- City Garage Theatre
- Fidelity Arts
- Camera Obscura
When Is the Best Time to Visit Santa Monica?
- Hottest months: August, September, July, October (average 73°F)
- Coldest months: February, January, December, March (average 57°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 2 inches of rainfall)